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Savage Music (UK) today announced the release of a series of singles from the archives of its Super Star act, Oluyole Oluwaseun, fondly called ‘Sean Dampte’.

According to the music label, the series was entitled ‘The Lost Tapes Series’, a collection of 5 singles from Dampte’s recordings in 2011 that never saw the light of day, would be made available every Friday and the next four Fridays.

The series kicked off, yesterday, with the release of ‘Moove’ that collaborates with Super High Bee and featured the erstwhile associate of Sean Dampte simply known as Cold Juice.

More so, these singles would showcase the artiste Sean Dampte, simply Dampte in the recordings, engaging on various sounds with underground favourites-artistes such as J – Don and Cold Juice in the track ‘Gentleman & A Gangsta’ to industry heavy weight TillaMan on the track ‘Can’t Nobody’.

When asked, Sean Dampte claims those are the sounds of the younger Sean Dampte and embraces the sound today.

Not to forget, Sean Dampte has been enjoying massive attention and recently released collaborations with other artistes that have got the airwaves buzzing.

‘Come’ with the talented Vera Tunes and ‘Rum Pom Pom’ with Joey Benks have certainly been fan favourites while Telemundo with the talented Dream Catchers and Super Star act Mr. Real Legbegbe continue to impress critics and industry personalities alike.

]]>FCT Police begin probe of destruction of Zuba Police & FRSC Observation Postshttp://naijaheadlines.com/agency/vanguard/20190524/3890694/fct-police-begin-probe-of-destruction-of-zuba-police-frsc-observation-posts
Fri, 24 May 2019 22:31:54+0000The FCT Police Command has condemned the unfortunate activities of some hoodlums in the early hours of Thursday that resulted in the obstruction of vehicular movement, vandalising and burning down of observation posts belonging to the Police and Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) at Zuba.

The Police said that on 23rd May, 2019 at about 8am one motorcyclist identified as Salisu Hamidu 32 years riding his motorcycle on high speed, in an attempt to manoeuvre his way through vehicles parked by police officers on stop and check duties, swerved his bike into an oncoming car, that is yet to be identified, and was knocked down leaving him with some injuries.

When notified about the incident, policemen who mobilized to the scene in collaboration with some sympathizers moved the victim to a nearby hospital where he is currently receiving medical attention.

A statement last night by DSP Anjuguri Manzah, Spokesman of FCT Command said.

Recall that some miscreants took advantage of the situation to attack police operatives on their legitimate duty and set observation posts belonging to the Police and FRSC on fire; as a result of which four vehicles parked within the premises were also burnt.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Ciroma who in company of some senior Police officers visited the scene of incident at about 930am to assess the situation and ensure normalcy was restored to the area, has ordered discreet investigation that will lead to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators of the heinous act to serve as a deterrent to others.

The road has since been opened for vehicular movement and members of the public are enjoined to go about their legitimate activities as calm has been restored to the vicinity.

Recall that there was confusion in the Zuba area of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday after an angry mob set a police post and four patrol vehicles ablaze over alleged police brutality.

The mob, consisting mainly of motorcyclists and hoodlums numbering over 200, burnt tyres on the Madalla-Zuba end of the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.

The rampaging mob also threw stones and pebbles at police personnel in sight.

Their action disrupted human and vehicular movement on the expressway from around 8am to 10am when police reinforcements arrived and brought the situation under control.

]]>Oshoala, Ebi, Oparanozie, 20 others in Super Falcons’ final squadhttp://naijaheadlines.com/agency/vanguard/20190524/3890839/oshoala-ebi-oparanozie-20-others-in-super-falcons-final-squad
Fri, 24 May 2019 22:31:19+0000Abuja – Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie and Onome Ebi headline the 23-player list of Super Falcons players heading to the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in France.Super Falcons Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in a statement on Friday said the team’s Head Coach, Thomas Dennerby, released the list in Austria on Friday.

]]>NAKSS, NYCN laud Ganduje over new Emirateshttp://naijaheadlines.com/agency/vanguard/20190524/3890569/nakss-nycn-laud-ganduje-over-new-emirates
Fri, 24 May 2019 22:20:21+0000Bichi – The National Association of Kano State Students (NAKSS) and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have commended Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje for the creation of four additional emirates in the state.

The associations made the commendation when they paid a solidarity visit to the new Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero on Friday in his palace.

Speaking on behalf of the associations, NYCN Chairman in Kano, Comrade Kabiru Ado-Lakwaya said they were at the palace to pay homage to the new First Class Emir and also to express their support to the emir.

According to him, the creation of the four additional Emirates in the state was a welcome development which will upgrade the status of living of the populace.

He said that the associations would pay similar solidarity visit to other emirate councils.

In his response, the Emir charged youths in kano state to be good ambassadors of the state through adherence to moral upbringing of Islam.

He also advised the youths to shun all immoral acts in order to enable them contribute their quota toward the development of the state and the country at large.

Bayero explained that youths were regarded as future leaders of tomorrow; hence they should exhibit high sense of responsibility and Nationalism targeted at moving the society forward.

The monarch also advised the youth and the students to continue to adhere strictly to the rule of law, aimed at having a crime free society.

While calling on them to remain united to ensure the development of the new emirate councils, he assured to carry everyone along in discharge of his responsibilities. (NAN)

]]>New minimum wage: Anglican Bishop warns governorshttp://naijaheadlines.com/agency/daily-post/20190524/3890449/new-minimum-wage-anglican-bishop-warns-governors
Fri, 24 May 2019 21:28:52+0000Rt. Rev. Akinpelu Johnson, the Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos Mainland, (Anglican Communion), has advised states to ensure they pay the new minimum wage. NAN reports that Johnson spoke at the 1st Session of the 5th Synod of the diocese with theme: “Who is on the Lord’s Side? Let Him Come to Me”, […]

]]>Buhari meets Dangote, Otedola, others in Aso Rockhttp://naijaheadlines.com/agency/daily-post/20190524/3890582/buhari-meets-dangote-otedola-others-in-aso-rock
Fri, 24 May 2019 21:22:19+0000President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday hosted members of the Business Community and officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Iftar (Ramadan breaking of fast) at the State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha and the Chief of Staff to […]

]]>Nigeria election: Court rules in suit challenging Buhari’s nomination as APC candidatehttp://naijaheadlines.com/agency/daily-post/20190524/3890708/nigeria-election-court-rules-in-suit-challenging-buharis-nomination-as-apc-candidate
Fri, 24 May 2019 21:18:05+0000An FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja on Friday dismissed a suit challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination in the 2019 Presidential Election for lacking in merit. Other respondents in the suit were the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. The suit was filed by Ozuzu Theodora, Udichukwu Obina, Peter Oduba and Zaro […]

]]>Copa del Rey final: Barcelona release strong squad against Valencia [Full list]http://naijaheadlines.com/agency/daily-post/20190524/3890854/copa-del-rey-final-barcelona-release-strong-squad-against-valencia-full-list
Fri, 24 May 2019 21:13:25+0000Barcelona have released a strong squad to tackle Valencia in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday night in Spain. Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde, on Friday released a list of 25 players through the club’s official Twitter page. Barça head to the game after playing a 2-2 draw with Eibar in their last fixture in […]

]]>What Tinubu said about Fayemi’s emergence as NGF Chairmanhttp://naijaheadlines.com/agency/daily-post/20190524/3890993/what-tinubu-said-about-fayemis-emergence-as-ngf-chairman
Fri, 24 May 2019 21:08:34+0000The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State over his election as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF. Tinubu expressed confidence in Fayemi to deliver on the assignment given his credentials, competence, integrity and fine leadership ability. In a letter addressed to […]

]]>Al-Makura creates 4 new chiefdoms in Nasarawahttp://naijaheadlines.com/agency/daily-post/20190524/3891115/al-makura-creates-4-new-chiefdoms-in-nasarawa
Fri, 24 May 2019 21:05:16+0000The Nasarawa State House of Assembly on Friday granted approval to the request of the state government to create four new chiefdoms in the state. The Speaker of the House, Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, announced this during plenary in Lafia after the assembly passed the bill to amend the Nasarawa State Local Government Amendment Law 2018, NAN […]

]]>Lagos: I’ve given my best – Gov. Ambodehttp://naijaheadlines.com/agency/daily-post/20190524/3890329/lagos-ive-given-my-best-gov-ambode
Fri, 24 May 2019 20:56:11+0000Outgoing Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, says he has served humanity to his best and posterity will judge him. Ambode spoke to newsmen shortly after inaugurating the 400-seater Lagos theatre on Friday night in Epe area of the state, NAN reports. The Governor, while reviewing his tenure which will end on Tuesday, expressed […]

]]>Lagos guber: Political parties react to call for cancellation of electionhttp://naijaheadlines.com/agency/daily-post/20190524/3891420/lagos-guber-political-parties-react-to-call-for-cancellation-of-election
Fri, 24 May 2019 20:53:27+0000The Conference of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) on Friday condemned calls in some quarters for the cancellation of the 2019 governorship elections in Lagos State. The Chairman of the CRPP in Lagos State, Mr Taiwo Fatai, made the condemnation at a news conference in Lagos. He said that calls for the cancellation were unreasonable as […]

All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman South South, has described the Supreme Court ruling which upturned the party’s electoral victory in Zamfara, as a sad one for it and its members.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the five-member panel
of the Supreme Court justices, in a unanimous judgement on Friday,
declared that the APC in Zamfara had no candidates in the 2019 general
elections.

This, it explained was because the party failed to conduct a recognised primaries in accordance with party rules.

In the lead judgment by Justice Paul Galinji, the apex court held
that all votes cast for the APC during the general election were “wasted
votes”.

He declared that all political parties with the second highest votes
in the elections and the required spread, were elected to various
elective positions in the state.

“It is a sad day for every member of the APC. It is a very sad day
for us,”Eta said while speaking on the development on telephone.

On internal democracy in the party, Eta said internal democracy was a
serious problem in the country, saying that it was work in progress.

He added that the party leadership had however, made a lot of stride within its fold.

One of the party’s members of the National Working Committee (NWC),
who spoke to NAN on grounds of anonymity, blamed the development on ego
among some ranking officers of the party.

NAN reports that shortly after the court ruling, the APC NWC went into an emergency closed door meeting.

The party leadership, however, did not speak to newsmen after the meeting.

Earlier, Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, who was on Thursday night
elected as the new Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF),
postponed the briefing with the media.

The PGF is an umbrella body of governors elected on the APC platform.

Bagudu was unanimously elected at the forum’s meeting held at Imo Government Lodge on Thursday night.

According to Alhaji Salihu Lukman, Director -General Progressive
Governors Forum, Bagudu postponed the briefing because APC governors
that were supposed to be part of it, had to go sympathise with the
Zamfara governor over the Supreme Court ruling.(NAN)

]]>Three winners emerge at Three Crowns Mothers’ Day celebrationhttp://naijaheadlines.com/agency/vanguard/20190524/3890435/three-winners-emerge-at-three-crowns-mothers-day-celebration
Fri, 24 May 2019 20:22:46+0000Three Nigerian mothers have emerged winners at the Three Crowns Mother’s Day celebration in Owerri, Imo State, tagged ‘African Queen of Hearts’.

The winners, Kate Nnwaobi, Chinwe Iroapali, and Veronica Ihemanma took part in the Three Crowns African Queen Mothers Day activities and each won the grand prize of an all-expenses-paid weekend vacation in a luxury resort.

Three Crowns, Nigeria’s #1 low cholesterol milk brand made by FrieslandCampina WAMCO gave a bouquet of Three Crowns Milk to take care of their nutrition.

Expressing her excitement, one of the grand prize winners, Mrs Ihemanma said, “The grand prize is more than worth it for me and I thank FrieslandCampina WAMCO the makers of Three Crowns Milk.”

In her own case, Mrs Nnwaobi observed, “See how Three Crowns milk has brilliantly celebrated Nigerian mothers as African queens. Tell me, what else beats that?”

The third winner Mrs Iroapali said, “It’s been both exciting and fantastic. I am simply overwhelmed. I just want to say thank you to Three Crowns Milk.”

Earlier in his welcome address, Akeem Audu, Brand Manager of Three Crowns Milk said, “The event was an icing on the cake of a campaign which started a few weeks back as a build-up to Mother’s Day 2019.”

“We rewarded Nigerian mothers who shared and uploaded pictures of their different African hairstyles on the brand’s social media pages with the hashtags #ThreeCrownsAfricanQueen #ThreeCrownsMilk” Audu explained.

The uploaded indigenous hairstyles included Shuku, Didi, Koroba, Face-me-I-Face-You, etc and they all attracted exciting comments.

According to Audu, the campaign was aimed at showcasing how Three Crowns cares for and appreciates the mum as the heart of the family”.

While congratulating the winners, the Senior Brand Manager, Omolara Banjoko explained that every mother wears her hair as a crown with great pride and goes the extra mile to make it look beautiful at all times.

She said, “Three Crowns Milk has positioned itself as the visible crown of every mum by nourishing her physical wellbeing with essential vitamins and minerals. It cares for the mum’s heart so she can continue to give her family the best care and love.”

Three Crowns is the only milk endorsed by the Nigerian Heart Foundation as a heart-friendly milk brand. The brand has also been consistent in encouraging women to eat and live healthy, and make fitness a lifestyle.

FrieslandCampina WAMCO, makers of Three Crowns Milk, is the country’s largest dairy company and has been in Nigeria for over 60 years. The Company believes that milk is an essential nutrient for every individual. It continues to nourish Nigerians with two flagship brands; Peak Milk and Three Crowns Milk, Nigeria’s leading low cholesterol milk brand. Three Crowns Milk has for three decades, nourished mothers and their families with essential vitamins and minerals that support their wellbeing.

]]>NHRC Trains CJTF, Hunters on Human Rightshttp://naijaheadlines.com/agency/nta/20190524/3890692/nhrc-trains-cjtf-hunters-on-human-rights
Fri, 24 May 2019 20:18:40+0000The National Human Rights Commission
(NHRC) said on Friday, that Civilian Joint Task (CJTF) and hunters in
Borno were critical stakeholders in the counter-terrorism operation in
the state.

Executive Secretary of the commission, Mr Tony Ojukwu, stated this at the opening of a two-day training for CJTF and hunters on “observing human right laws and civic protection in the counter-insurgency campaign’’ in Maiduguri.

He said that the commission was
collaborating with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
in organising the training.

Ojukwu, who was represented by
NHRC’s Head of Monitoring Department, Mr Okey-Benedict Agu, said that
the participants were being trained under NHRC/UNHCR 2019 Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs) protection monitoring project.

He explained that CJTF was critical
in the counter-insurgency operations, and that the training was designed
to strengthen their capacity in understanding the tenets and norms of
human rights.

“We want them to respect the human rights of the citizens.

“A lot of stories have been told; a
lot of challenges are there; there is a serious interface between the
human rights and counter-insurgency operations.

“The insurgents’ activities engage
the right to lives and ownership of property while the
counter-insurgency operations engage the rights of all Nigerians, and
any of the rights can be abused in the course of counter-insurgency
operations,’’ he said.

Ojukwu said the participants would be trained on the codes of engagement to enhance civic protections.

“The participant are the leaders and commanders drawn from the 27 local government areas.

“They are expected to step down the training in their respective places on June 3, this year,’’ he said.

UNHCR Protection Officer in Borno,
Mr Godlove Kifikilo, said that the programme was initiated to strengthen
knowledge, capacity of CJTF for protection of IDPs and others affected
by conflict.

In his remarks, CJTF Spokesman, Mr
Bello Danbatta, said that the training would go a long way in enhancing
best practices among its members.

Danbatta said that the programme
indicated firm commitment of the Federal Government to the complementary
effort of CJTF in the counter-insurgency campaign.

He assured that participants would utilise the skills from the training for the benefit of all members and the society. (NAN)

CONCLUSION: For CLAIM 1, it is MOSTLY FALSE with a FALSE IMAGE; for CLAIM 2, it is totally FALSE.

FULL TEXT:

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, senator representing Bayelsa East Constituency on May 18 in a series of tweets about renewable energy, claimed that Rwanda is making waves in renewable energy and that the country now has e-bikes that are charged by solar panels on the street, illustrating with a picture, Murray-Bruce tweeted that:

“This picture is not from Europe or America. This is Rwanda. They have e-bikes in the street that you locate with a mobile app. You use them abs return them. They are charged by solar panels. They are saving Rwandans both time and money. Rwanda is becoming a small giant of Africa.

This picture is not from Europe or America. This is Rwanda. They have e-bikes in the street that you locate with a mobile app. You use them abs return them. They are charged by solar panels. They are saving Rwandans both time and money. Rwanda is becoming a small giant of Africa. pic.twitter.com/QhLWHdvVzJ

A quote from @VolkswagenSA:“We did a grid check in Rwanda together with GRZ and Siemens last year and they are ready. They already get their electricity from 70% renewable energy and that will change to 100% in the next 10 years.”

“We did a grid check in Rwanda together with GRZ and Siemens last year and they are ready. They already get their electricity from 70% renewable energy and that will change to 100% in the next 10 years.”

A message sent to Ben Murray-Bruce to clarify the claims was left unanswered.

VERIFYING THE CLAIMS

CLAIM 1: The picture used is false and the electric bike is yet to launch in Rwanda

Verification of the picture using Google reverse image search and Tineye reverse image search revealed that the picture of the solar panels tweeted by Sen Murray Bruce cannot be found in Rwanda but in North America, California to be precise.

A Rwandan journalist based in Kigali, Jonathan Bavuganeza, also disclosed to Tribune Online that such solar panels don’t exist on Rwanda streets.

Tribune Online gathered that although, Senator Ben Murray Bruce goofed about the picture he used in his tweet but the plan for Rwanda to enter the electric bike and scooter service is on top gear

Gura, a transportation company owned by a Nigerian, Tony Adesina, when contacted by Tribune Online said, “the process to launch electric bikes and scooter services in Rwanda is still in the formative stage.”

Although, Tosin Adesina, the Founder and CEO of Gura in an interview with Rwandadailybusiness in March, disclosed that the Electric Bike Ride Sharing will be launched in May but findings revealed that Gura is yet to kick-off in Rwanda but still at the testing stage.

Ike Erhabor, the President board of Gura team, in a telephone conversation with Tribune Online, disclosed that Gura is yet to officially launch in Rwanda but will kick off in a few weeks time after the completion of the test and other processes to kickoff

According to the information gathered from Gura, the mission of the company is to reduce carbon emission, improve air quality, and ease congestion in cities by providing an alternative means of green transportation (Green e-mobility) using advanced-innovative technology for a cleaner environment.

CLAIM 2: Rwanda doesn’t get 70% of electricity from renewable energy

The tweet from Senator Ben Murray-bruce quoting @VolkswagenSA is not traceable to the quoted Twitter account of the company, as such tweet cannot be found on the said Twitter page.

According to the World Development Indicators on Electricity production, sources and access by Worldbank, Denmark, the country with the highest percentage of renewable energy generates just 65% electricity renewably, while Kenya, the African country with the highest percentage of renewable energy generates 48.3% electricity renewably.

However, the Worldbank indicator couldn’t quantify the percentage of electricity being generated from renewable energy in Rwanda but says that 22.8% of the total population of Rwanda have access to electricity.

Also, according to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) fact sheet on Rwanda’s power, just 30% of the country’s population has access to electricity, unlike in Nigeria where USAID said 42% of the country’s population has access to electricity.

Although, the Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure that is being overseen by Hon Claver Gatete, when contacted by Tribune Online, promised to collate the information on the country’s energy sector, particularly on the renewable energy and send when ready but the information gathered from the Ministry’s website revealed that Rwanda only generates 5% electricity from solar, which is the only major source of renewable energy in the country.

Rwanda’s energy generation chart

RENEWABLE ENERGY

According to Collins English Dictionary, renewable energy is energy from energy sources that are derived from the sun, wind, or other natural processes, and that is always available.

From the above context, it is easy to conclude that Rwanda only generates 5% of her electricity from renewable energy

OUR CONCLUSION:

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce’s tweet on Rwanda’s energy is a clear case of misleading content and it is not true.